“Thank you very very much for coming out to see a 65 year-old man on his farewell tour” was how Meat Loaf interpreted this gig at Dublin’s O2 Arena. Divided into two acts, the show began with a collection of hits from Life Is A Lemon (And I Want My Money Back), Dead Ringer For [...]
If the phrase “music festival” invokes in your mind images of trudging through mud for half an hour to get from campsite to stage, or fighting your way through crowds of people to get to chip vans selling overpriced, tasteless fast food, or queuing behind six people every time you want to use a portaloo [...]
Ghost on Ghost is the fifth studio album from American singer-songwriter Sam Beam, AKA Iron and Wine. On this album, Beam draws upon sounds developed on his previous works – notably the big band sound, and subtle key changes during the course of certain tracks – techniques that worked well on his last album, 2011’s [...]
Dublin’s own Kodaline have become something of a buzz band as of late; “All I Want” from their debut EP having featured in an episode of the hit television series Grey’s Anatomy and having been nominated for the BBC Sound of 2013 poll, following up on this with a number one hit single in the [...]
Paramore have really grown to mainstream prominence since the release of their third record in 2009 and a massive collaboration with B.o.B along the way, and their progression and willingness to expand and try new things are more than evident in their forth record, Paramore, released earlier this month. This is a record that has [...]
Armed with her signature ukulele and thick rimmed glasses, New York born Ingrid Michaelson graced the stage at The Pavilion in Cork on Thursday night for the final show of her UK and Ireland tour. Best known in this country for her Christmas duet with Sara Bareilles, Winter Song, which was sampled in a popular [...]
Mick Jagger has led a fascinating life. In Philip Norman’s book, the man with the most famous lips in music has them described as “being able to suck an egg out of a chicken’s arse”. Norman tells us of Jagger’s early years, growing up in England and follows it right through to the 50 years [...]
‘In a Moment’ is the latest offering from Stereophonics, which comes ahead of their upcoming LP ‘Graffiti on the Train’, and marks a new direction for the Welsh rockers. At almost five and a half minutes long, it’s an edgier, more understated effort than we’re used to from Kelly Jones and co., with the frontman [...]
I’ve missed Girls Aloud so much since they separated over three years ago. No matter how hard The Saturdays tried, they were never able fill the girlband shaped hole left in my heart, bless their cotton socks. So when it was announced that Cheryl, Nicola, Kimberly, Nadine and Sarah were to reform, understandably I began [...]
Before we proceed, yes, he did play ‘Seven Nation Army’, and yes, it was a spectacular gig by all accounts. But let’s not forget that the Jack White we seen on stage at The O2 Dublin last night (October 31st 2012), has been finding his feet as a solo artist for the past while. However, [...]
One of the biggest pop acts in the world, The Wanted, have just released the video for their brand new single ‘Walks Like Rihanna’. The video for ‘Walks Like Rihanna’ takes a tongue in cheek look at what being in a boy band is all about, in the undeniable style of The Wanted. The Wanted [...]
Goin’ Crazy is an bold indie-tinged head to head with Dizzee and Robbie, whose video brings together these two masters in a spectacular Quadrophenia reboot on pimped out scooters. Directed by the brilliant Andreas Nillson who is famous for his distinctly dark, yet humorous work with Kanye West, MGMT and Mike Snow, Goin’ Crazy will [...]
Fourteen-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Alicia Keys has officially confirmed a brand new Irish Tour Date for May 2013, as she showcases her highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Girl On Fire’. Headlining The O2 Dublin for what promises to be an amazing gig, there is no doubt that fans of Alicia Keys [...]
“Thank you very very much for coming out to see a 65 year-old man on his farewell tour” was how Meat Loaf interpreted this gig at Dublin’s O2 Arena. Divided into two acts, the show began with a collection of hits from Life Is A Lemon (And I Want My Money Back), Dead Ringer For [...]
If the phrase “music festival” invokes in your mind images of trudging through mud for half an hour to get from campsite to stage, or fighting your way through crowds of people to get to chip vans selling overpriced, tasteless fast food, or queuing behind six people every time you want to use a portaloo [...]
The legendary Leonard Cohen has officially confirmed a return to Ireland with some brand new Irish tour dates scheduled for The O2 in Dublin this coming September 2013. Music Scene is delighted to reveal that Leonard Cohen will be performing live on stage at The O2 Dublin on Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th [...]
One Direction. Croke Park. Dublin. 2014. Yes, the rumours are true, One Direction are returning to Ireland in 2014 for their largest ever headline Irish tour date when they take on Croke Park in Dublin, for what promises to be a very special occasion. In association with MCD Promotions, One Direction will embark on their [...]
Following an impressive 3 week stint at the top of the Irish Singles Chart, the extremely funky ‘Get Lucky’ by Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams has been taken prisoner by ‘Blurred Lines’, the epic new single from Robin Thicke, T.I, and erm… Pharell Williams! Only one new entry debuts Top 20, Demi Lovato’s ‘Heart Attack’. Click through for the full rundown…
Wow! With a total of 6 new entries landing Top 20 status within the Irish Album Charts this week, Michael Bublé has been forced to step back down to #4, as Little Green Cars debut at #1 with their stunning studio LP ‘Absolute Zero’. Vampire Weekend, Rod Stewart, Gabrielle Aplin, Primal Scream and Agnetha Faltskog land elsewhere, but you can click through for the full rundown…
OMG – Croke Park, here we come! Following their eagerly awaited press conference in Wembley Stadium, Music Scene can finally reveal that One Direction‘s big announcement is a brand new massive stadium tour, scheduled for 2014. For Irish fans, the best news of all is that One Direction will be headlining their largest Irish tour [...]
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